Question
Consumer spending increases in the 1950s can be attributed to the following except: (1 point)
Many families were buying automobiles.
Advertising had a major impact on the American consumer.
Many Americans were buying homes.
Government backed spending for war materials
Many families were buying automobiles.
Advertising had a major impact on the American consumer.
Many Americans were buying homes.
Government backed spending for war materials
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The increase in consumer spending in the 1950s can be attributed to the first three options: many families buying automobiles, the major impact of advertising, and many Americans purchasing homes. The exception would be:
**Government backed spending for war materials.**
This spending was primarily associated with military expenditures and did not directly contribute to consumer spending in terms of personal consumption goods.
**Government backed spending for war materials.**
This spending was primarily associated with military expenditures and did not directly contribute to consumer spending in terms of personal consumption goods.